A photo of Maria Kristic, a woman with short brown hair, is sitting on the floor in a cozy living room. She is wearing black pants and a pink shirt. She is smiling and hugging Lacey, a chocolate lab with a slightly graying muzzle. On her other side, Osaka, also a chocolate lab, is laying … Read more
As my little sister is getting married on my birthday this year, my husband and I decided to go do a weekend away to Orlando, FL, mostly so we could take part in another Halloween Horror Nights, and originally, I was going to share with you about this experience from the stance of someone who … Read more
Summary: In Episode 6 of the NextUp with NextGen podcast, we feature the third and final part of our Advocacy Series events. Held in July of 2023, this event focused on taking the next step in getting involved in advocacy. We were privileged to have Swatha Nandhakumar, the advocacy and governmental affairs specialist for the … Read more
Today marks the 22nd anniversary of September 11, 2001, a day that will always live in American history for the tragic terrorist attacks in New York City, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. We asked some members of our NextGen Publications Committee what they remember from this day in their lives. Below is a roundup of their … Read more
In Episode 5 of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from a recent education event put on by the ACB NextGen Programs Committee. Held in August of 2023, the event was titled “ACB History 101.” It features panelists Mitch Pomerantz, former president of the American Council of the Blind, and Carla … Read more
A photo of Michael Babcock as he stands at his desk with a microphone off to his left and the office cubical wall behind him. In ACB Next Generation, we know Michael Babcock as the website guru. He is always working behind the scenes to ensure our website remains current, looks its best, and is … Read more
I have been a JAWS screen reader user for several years now. Out of all of the computer screen readers, I’ve always gravitated toward it because of its overall functionality and reliability.A relatively new feature in JAWS caught my attention when it was first released a few years ago as part of JAWS 19. Picture … Read more
In Episode 4 of the Next Up with NextGen podcast, we feature a recording from Part 2 of the Notetaking 101 educational event series put on by the ACB Next Generation Programs Committee in October of 2022. The panelists for this event were Maria Kristic, the current treasurer of NextGen, and Greg Lindberg, the current … Read more
A photo of Greg Lindberg holding a bat over his shoulder; he is wearing his Braille Bandits jersey which is red and black and a Braille Bandits hat which is red; the photo is from the 2019 National Beep Baseball Association World Series in Tulsa, OK Greg Lindberg balances his involvement with ACB Next Generation … Read more
Every July, Disability Pride Month reminds us to recognize and celebrate disabled individuals as a respected intersection of humankind, while also reflecting on the ongoing journey toward equality and inclusion. It is an opportunity to challenge stigmas and misconceptions, promote disability rights, and let us consider how to foster a more inclusive society. It is … Read more
